Restriction Signs

On specific bodies of water within Canada, special restrictions have been placed on the size, type and operation of vessels. These restrictions are communicated through signs that come in 5 specific shapes. The colour of the frame is in international orange. When part of a sign has a green border, a special condition applies to the restriction. (i.e. Signs showing an arrow indicate that the restriction pertains only in the direction of the arrow. Signs employing a clock face signify that the restriction are dependent on time of day.)

No internal combustion or steam engine is permited

No power driven vessels

No Vessels

No power driven vessels in the direction of the arrow

Power limit

Standardized speed limit (normally 5, 10, 25, 40, 55)

No skiing north of the sign

No power driven vessels between the hours and days in red

No skiing

No regatta

Combined sign (no skiing and speed limit)

Created and managed by the Canadian Safe Boating Council in partnership with National Search and Rescue Secretariat, boating organizations, associations and the marine industry.